Tahajud Love
Chapter 143 “Tahajud Cinta”

Day after day, Khadija and her children were always preoccupied with their degree until the seventh day of Yulian's death. And today is the heart where Julian has left everything, that is, on the seventh day.

“Hafizha, you can help Mother to come to the boarding school. Go with your brother, Ahtar.”

That morning, Khadijah and Papa Adhi planned meals for children studying at the boarding school as well as nursing homes. And the readers don't ask any more questions about the amount of money coming out of their families. Because it is so much, and it will never be in proportion to what God gave to Julian before. And above the sky there is still the sky, we as humans should not be arrogant.

“Good, Bun. Hafizha will help bang Ahtar.” Hafizha.

After giving an edict to Hafizha, Khadijah continued to meet Arjuna and the Light. The same task had been given to them, giving food to the orphanage children. And they did not take much longer to delay the task, because given the time that runs are always valuable they immediately darted to the destination with two different cars.

“Zuena.Yes Allah, somehow this thought continues to be filled with the girl? May He always be in Your protection. And if it is true that the son of the servant does not match the girl, may You replace her with a new figure.” Monologue Khadijah before entering the house.

Since that night, when Ahtar had told Khadijah everything, Khadijah tried to understand how Ahtar felt at that time. It will surely be broken, disappointed and re-doubtful because of unrequited love. However, Khadija never stopped to always make Ahtar's heart strong and continue to be patient. Although at this time Khadijah's own heart was still wounded and sadness he still felt but, the promise he had said and the trust of Yulian made Khadijah must be a strong woman for his family.

“Mistress, how much food do we want to make for the show tonight?” ask me to make sure.

“How about we make it three hundred meals only bik? We will invite neighbors, santri and relatives. It seems like it's been a lot.”

Bik Irah mangosteen, a sign if you already understand what Khadijah explained. After that Irah returned to the kitchen and cooked what to cook in the seven-day event of Yulian's departure. And Irah was not alone, there were Arumi, Humaira, some neighboring mothers and not left with Khadija itself.

“Khadija, you should eat first! As far as I know you haven't eaten from last night.” Arumi touched Khadijah's shoulder trying to firm up.

“I'm not hungry, Arumi. Later, if I am hungry I will eat.” Khadijah published his faint smile.

As hard as Khadija tried to toughen up, but the look on his face that still likes to daydream, moody, sad and not talk much, making others feel pity with the trials that hit him.

“Alright!”

Arumi let out a long sigh, which made it hard for Khadija to smile like she always did. And Arumi also knows how the love of two people is always harmonious, romantic and an exemplary partner.

“Arumi, I want to go to Yulian's tomb first, yes! Later if the children have come home and look for me just tell them if I go to the tomb.”

Right on the seventh day of Yulian no Khadijah wanted to visit the tomb of Yulian as well as the tomb of Aisyah and the Aisyah family.

“Do you need Humaira or do I accompany you there, Khadijah?” ask Arumi to make sure. Because Arumi does not want if Khadija will return sad while in the tomb later.

“No need. I can do it, you are here to help others.” Khadijah commented on the smile, trying to make Arumi not pity his lingering sense of loss, although in reality it was still felt Khadija.

Khadijah drove his own car, and it did not take long for Khadijah to arrive at the tomb, where he was supposed to visit Yulian and Aisyah.

“Assalamu'alaikum, Hubby. Neng this morning came to visit Hubby, Neng. Hubby how are you doing there? Neng here and the kids always pray for Hubby in heaven. And certainly... Hubby met Aisyah, right? Neng is happy, even though we are different worlds but, Neng is sure happiness will always Hubby get in heaven with Aisyah.”

“And if Hubby asks Neng jealous or not? The answer is no, because Neng knows how Hubby's lover in heaven is Aisyah.”

“Hubby, Neng here is lonely without Hubby. But, every sadness that Neng feels our children and friends always strengthen and comfort Neng so that Neng laughs again. Laughter without load... yearning.”.

“Hubby, Neng said yes! Neng had to prepare for Hubby's seventh day of absence. And another time Neng will come again with the children. Assalamu'alaikum.”

After rubbing a tombstone bearing the name of Yulian there, Khadija poured out the pieces that were in his heart. And after feeling relieved, Khadija also say goodbye to the tomb of Yulian and also kissed the tombstone. Then, Khadijah changed to visit the tomb of Aisyah.

“Assalamu'alaikum, Ayesha. I came to visit you today, I hope you will never forget me there. And I have returned the Yulian to you. May you be happy in His heaven God.”

“Aisyah, I say yes! And I promise, I will take care of our children as you have taken care of them with all your heart. Assalamu'alaikum.”

After that Khadijah sprinkled the remaining flowers in his bed to the tomb of the Aisyah family. After it was over, Khadijah returned home with the same feeling, difficult to interpret.

It's not that it's so obvious it's gonna be hard to decipher, is it? We as humans are afraid of loss, but we as humans can do nothing but accept it sincerely. For all will return to God, though we know not when.

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“Alhamdulillah, it's done. Now just wait for the guests to come.” Arumi breathed a sigh of relief, after being made tired all day finally the event will arrive soon.

“Thank you, because you've been helping all this time. You are always there for me,” said Khadijah.

Arumi approached Khadijah and looked at Khadijah with a difficult gaze to interpret. And Arumi always tried to comfort Khadijah to forget the sadness that might still envelop him.

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All guests arrive. Papa Adhi, Arjuna, Ahtar, Alex and Abdullah who stood in front welcomed the guests who had arrived there. After all had gathered the core event had been held. Reading letters and prayers to departed ancestors. When finished, continue with a meal together. Then, the distribution of food that will be brought home by the neighbors and also the students and invited guests.

The atmosphere was once again quiet, with only family and friends like Tristan, Arumi and Abdullah still living there. However, the next morning they had to return to Edinburgh, because they had the mandate well hatus still run as Yulian had pioneered it with great difficulty first.

“After this we will definitely see him in a long time. You guys are fine there yeah!” khadijah.

That night, before releasing the fatigue of family and friends still gather together in a spacious family room. And the conversation went along with them.

“If the time of Eid arrives, we will try to come back here again.” Arumi looked at her smile.

“Oh yes, Hafizha you want to continue studying in Medan or how?” ask Humaira.

“No brother, I want to go to college in Cairo. God willing I want to deepen Islam, who knows I can mate there later. Kan, cool it!” answer Hafizha while scratching her non-itchy nape.

Everyone immediately laughed, feeling funny with Hafizha's honesty. However, it is unfortunate that there is no longer a father figure who will accompany his growth to adulthood. However, Hafizha promised herself that she would keep her marwah as Yulian had taught her all along.

“Dek, still small do not think of men. Moreover, mate,” ketus Ahtar.

“What's the matter, Bang? Brother envious if later Hafizha dapt mate first? Unlike Brother..” Hafizha stopped her speech.

“_bujang weathered,” connect Arjuna while laughing.

When everyone laughed again, only Ahtar did not laugh. And Arjuna's words made Ahtar look at his heart. But yeah, how else. The name of a soul mate will never know when will come and with whom we will be together.

“What a weathered bujang. Provided later can be more sholehah. such as Mother and the late Umi. Both are equally sholehah,” Ahtar said with confidence.

Khadijah who felt called his name slightly displayed a smile. A moment of happiness enveloped his heart and set aside the bit of sadness that still slipped there. Khadijah could never have imagined that Ahtar and Arjuna's attitude would remain the same even though Yulian was no longer her husband. Khadijah is now a widow.

“Aamiin,” squeal all at once.

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The night was very calm, making Khadija feel the peace of the night in a gentle wind blowing. From the top of the balcony Khadijah stared at the sky sprinkled with many stars. And his gaze was locked on a star that was shining very brightly. Such is the space, it will look interesting and beautiful if aurora spread there.

“The star shines very brightly. If the star is you, my. I will tell you many things without you standing by me.”

“Today is exactly the seventh day you left and disappeared from the universe. And today after the sadness had enveloped everyone's heart but, the chatter from them had invited laughter. Laughter that will make us tighter.”

“I miss our presence, attention, gentleness and everything you've ever done to me, the love you.held during in the world.”

“Thank you, all this time you've been keeping that love for me. Thank you for making my days more colorful. And thanks for everything.”

Khadija spoke to himself, as if he were pouring what was in his mind to the brightest star of the night. And when Khadijah turned his gaze down, he saw Ahtar.

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